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GoPro HERO 3 vs Sony HDR-AS15

    2.6 in
    1.73 in
    GoPro HERO 3 Action Camera
    GoPro HERO 3
      0.96 in
      1.85 in
      Sony HDR-AS15 Action Camera
      Sony HDR-AS15
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      9
      9 editorial reviews
      Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the GoPro Hero3 from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.Read more
      The GoPro Hero3 Black Edition delivers outstanding video quality and features like 4K that you won't find anywhere else.Read more
      GoPro's latest generation of sports cameras is its best yet, offering tremendous flexibility, proven durability, and some of the highest available resolutions and frame rates in the business.Read more
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      11
      11 editorial reviews
      Sony's first wearable camcorder has a good collection of features, but it doesn't offer any breakthroughs for the adventure-cam market.Read more
      Sony's Action Cam records decent video in bright situations, has useful image stabilization, and works with a pair of well-specified apps, but the camera suffers in low-light environments.Read more
      Though the Action Cam has good features and specs for its price, this tiny POV camera's design and performance are a bit of a letdown.Read more
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      User rating
      47
      4.2 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		44 %
      3 stars
      		12 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      42
      4.3 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		50 %
      4 stars
      		33 %
      3 stars
      		16 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Image

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      Supported image file formatsJPGJPG

      Screen and viewfinder

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      Built-in displayyesyes

      Photography features

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      Photo modeyesyes
      Maximum resolution (stills)2048 x 1536 px1920 x 1080 px

      Videography features

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      Maximum resolution512 x 384 px1920 x 1080 px

      Design

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      Colour of productSilverBlack

      Dimensions

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      Weight4.52 oz2.29 oz
      Width2.6 in0.96 in
      Height1.73 in1.85 in
      Depth1.26 in3.23 in

      Storage

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      Compatible memory cardsSD
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • MS Micro

      Connectivity

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      USB 2.0 ports quantity11

      Other features

      GoPro HERO 3GoPro HERO 3
      Sony HDR-AS15Sony HDR-AS15
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

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